Thread: how axles break.

I wonderd why the Power Wagon axle was so bleeding heavy until I saw a picture of one that someone cut in half.
Explains why Ive never heard of one breaking

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Originally Posted by prelude

I came across this lad:

Why axles break on overland vehicles! Part 1 - intro - YouTube

Now that is an informative series of vids (8 in total). He surely gave me food for thought, although I have not put 41" swampers under my P38, I did step DOWN in width from 255 to 235 but UP in diameter van 29" to 31". I think I should be good in the axle breaking department though.

Cheers,
-P

A differant view.... Buying a Defender?! Things to look for that are going to cost you a fortune! Part 1 - YouTube

Gotta luv the ahccent, bah goom.

Then this.... (all YOUR fault !) Мало кто знает об этой ФУНКЦИИ ПАЯЛЬНИКА! Советы и Хитрости Мастеров ▶100 - YouTube

bloody h*ll that's a thick piece of pipe there. Do not think that will break any time soon no.

-P